Construction Project Manager - Multifamily - Chicago

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD100,000 - USD130,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
My client is an established general contractor/developer located in the heart of Chicago. They are looking for an experienced Project Manager that has experience managing multifamily, mixed-use, and high rise projects.
  • Well established general contractor with strong backlog of projects through 2026
  • Work life balance, employee centric, offering work from home flexibility

About Our Client

Our client is a fast growing general contractor who specializes in hotel, mid and high rise multifamily, mixed use, and commercial construction projects. They have a great reputation in the market and continuously do repeat business. They offer competitive salaries, excellent bonuses and a great benefits package. Apply now for resume review within 24 hours!

  • Fully integrated developer - development and construction, almost all of their construction projects are developed by themselves
  • $400M/year in revenue and 50 people in the company
  • Little cost for healthcare/dental/vision for employee
  • Work from home 2 days a week
  • Mentorship program
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job Description

The Project Manager will:

  • Run the scheduling from project inception to finish
  • Manage financial aspects including estimating, budgets, and cost reports
  • Conduct weekly meetings and communicate daily with the Superintendent and construction team
  • Maintain a safe work environment
  • Train and develop the project team
  • Manage subcontractor schedules and quality of work
  • Read and interpret plans, proposals and other documentation to create bids.
  • Track and analyze data to reduce gaps between estimates and actual costs.
  • Obtain and track subcontract bids and negotiate budgets.
  • Prepare and present estimate documentation, including gaps in available data.
  • Prepares estimates according to the requirements of multiple delivery systems. Reviews quotes and estimates with the project management team
  • Assists with certain post-bid buyouts.
  • Initiates and participates in meet and greet presentations with subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Comprehends contract requirements for diversity compliance



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The Successful Applicant

The Project Manager will have:

  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
  • 5+ years running construction projects from inception to completion
  • Experience overseeing ground-up projects
  • Experience estimating projects
  • Design/Build experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of construction technology and details. Candidate must be extremely proficient reviewing and understanding all construction documents including specifications and drawings
  • Excellent communication skills with various parties including management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors, and clients

What's on Offer

The Project Manager will receive:

  • Bonus opportunity both project based and semi-annually
  • Car allowance and gas compensation included
  • Company tech package
  • Excellent career growth opportunities - add value immediately!
  • Direct communication with the leadership
  • Great benefits packages with little cost to the employee
  • Opportunity to be a part of a growing company with a ton of repeat business
  • Work/life balance with flexible hours and autonomy
  • Work from home flexibility
  • Car allowance and gas card available
Contact
Katrina Donnelly
Quote job ref
JN-102024-6578662

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Katrina Donnelly
Job Reference
JN-102024-6578662
Job Nature
Hybrid working